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The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

Blank forms for use of merchants,
notaries, Justices of the Peace, etc, Tor
sale in any quantities at this office
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel bieecl loading shot gun can be
had at ii bargain on application ut this
Office
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

WEATHER AND FARM.-March has
been almost like May in mildness of
temperature and dryness. The nights
for the past week have been rather cool
and the days clear, hazy and pleasant
like the Indian summer of October.
The entire spring has been most aus
picious to the farmers, and if the season
could have been anticipated corn might
well have been planted in January.
Many planters have corn large enough
to hoe, and some few are doing so, and
a great many have made their second
planting of the same. Good stands are
reported everywhere and the soil pull
verizes better than it has done for
years. With the next two weeks a
great deal of cotton will be planted !,
provided no bad weather intervenes.
Sweet potatoes have almost all been
planted. Rice planters are preparing
their lands for seeding
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

The following "sporting item is
going the rounds: Gen. Phil. Sheridan
is said to have won, in New York last
week, a jack pot containing very big
money by blufing on a pair of deuces.
He was s' not afraid"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of ShiloI's Catarsh Remedy. Price 81
cents. Sold by NJ. P. Young 4 Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

GRAND BALL.-We wish our readers
to bear in mind the pleasant fact that a
grand ball will be given by the Opelou
sas Imperial Brass Band, at the new
Courthouse, tonight (St. Joseph's),
the 10Th inst, for the benefit of their
organization. Every preparation has
been made to make the occasion grand
success in music and terpsichorean
pleasure. The Corona Brass Band of
Washington have rendered their assist
ance, and the accomplished musicians
Miss M. Jagou of Opelousas and Miss
FL. Colin of New Orleans will delight
the audience with artistic selections on
the piano and violin. Best dancing
floor in Opelousas for smoothness and
ample capacity. Choicest refreshments
will be furnished at reasonable prices.
Remember it is for the Imperial Brass
Band. Tickets for gentlemen SO cts.
Ladies free.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

The new improved Gem Monthly
Protector, or Ladies' Perfection Com
panion-the most extraordinary inven-
ton for women of modern times-for
sale by NJ. P. Young & Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

Why will you eongh when Shiloh's
cure will give sou immediate relief,
Price lOc, SOC and 81. Sold by NJ. p.
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19
NONSTABLE'S SALE.
F. Sanyald vs.. John Woods.

3d Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

For RENT-A good business stand,
old established and centrally located, on
Main street, in Opclousas. Apply at
this office
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19
NONSTABLE'S SALE.
r,aoco;s p. pitre VS.. John WikoH.

i4th Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
No. 2i4.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19
Brinkhaus 6. Smith VS. John Woods.

3d Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

ShilnI's Catarrh Remedy-a positive
cure for catarrli, dyptheria, and canker
mouth. Sold by N. 2. Young Il Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-19

Shiloll's Cure will immediately re
lievc Group, whoopingcough and bro"
chisis. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
Men Given More Latitude than Women.

Can you tell why men are given SO much
more latitude than women? No doubt you
know, but will not tell.
1t is well known that men indulge in
many things that women dare not, under
penalty of social ostracism. if not the loss
Of their souls. | believe that some relig-
lonists hold that a woman's soul is much
easier lost than mans. If they do not
teach it they at least believe it,
If common reports are to be relied upon
there are very few men in this city, or in
any other, who are not guilty of offenses
which would make an outcast of a woman,
but the men do not suffer. Indeed, it seems
to me that man who has the reputation OF
being a little tough is more popular among
all classes, women included, than one known
to be pure and good.
You know that some of the most popular
society men get drunk, play cards for mon
ey, and 60 on larks, yet they are welcomed
into the very best families. know instan-
ces where men, noted for being fast, have
married lovely girls, and were thought to be
excellent catches.
Now, can YOU recall an instance where
girl, who was reported to have INDUCED too
deeply in wine, or who had taken in the
town, or staked her pin money Oh a base
ball game, was not tabooed? 1t is quite
probable that some very nice ladies have
done al! these. and possibly more without
suffering any i'll effects, but If so, it was be-
cause they were not found out. If caught
in an innocent Irritation girl is liable o be
hauled over the Goals, and may even 80 to
her grave with a stigma on her character.
Don't understand that | am asking that
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
In Memoriam.

Daniel T. Swan who departed this life in
Watsonville, Cal. Dec. 81 at the age of eighty
wears and six months, was born in Franklin
in this State His father was a tanner there
for many years. Daniel worked at shoe max
ing in his younger days. He was married to
Miss Aureia Colby of Ellsworth. and settled
in his native place. After few years he
changed his business, removing to Waltham
where he lived many years respected by all who
knew him. He was an honored member of
the Baptist church. and to the last never lost
his love for the Savior, nor his interest in this
cause. In private and social life he main
tanned the bearing of devout christian in sem
timent and conduct. The death Of his young
est son. Eli, who was promising young man,
was heavy stroke to him and his wife, much
so. that it resulted in his selling his farm
in Waltham and coming to his son ID. IL.
SWANS, in Ellsworth, where he remained a
few years contented and happy. Then going
to California to visit their daughter and family,
they liked the country so well they decided to
spend the rest of their days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leland. Soon death bereft him of his wife and
he, bowed with grief at her loss, calmly and
cheerfully waited for the time when he would
be called '.home." His youngest daughter.
Arvilla, fastened TO her father Immediately
latter her mothers death, and with her sister
Phlena and family have been devoted to him
in his declining years. His end was peace.
His is the joy and happiness, ours the grief
and sorrow. He had another daughter in Cal
ifornia, Mrs. Adelia Moore, also one in this
city. Ellsworth, Mrs. Gideon Cook, and an
only son d. II. Swan, Of Waterville.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
Willing to Pay for Experience,

A farmer from Wayback who had brought
lot of chickens into town to sell, found
himself, when ready to return home, with a
single chicken on his hands. He had never
tasted raw oysters, and thought now was bis
opportunity. Entering a cafe where the
bivalves were dispensed in the shell he ap-
preached the proprietor, and holding up the
chicken, said
"Look a-here, Mister, how many raw
listers II you gimme for that chicken |
never tasted any of them things and I'd
kind O like TO try EN-"
"All you can eat" said the proprietor
"Well, by George, that's fair" he replied,
handing over the chicken and stepping up to
the counter.
A plate was laid before him, and lus
cious oyster placed upon it. which disap-
peared in a twinkling as the farmer smacked
his lips and awaited the next one.
'Dum good vittles, tell ye,'
Another and another disappeared, and
fourth was just raised to his lips, when
wag who had witnessed the entire proceed
ings rushed up and grasped the astonlshed
countrvman's arm.
Great heavens, sir, you are swallowing
those things alive Why man, they will eat
YOUR vitals out. Here, help him TO a chair
quick "
The coun,ryman grew deadly pale with
sudden weakness, and family expressed
wish for doctor.
"Did you eat anything on them-vinegar
or anything ?' the wag demanded, speaking
rapidly.
''Nothin'. nothin' at all never ct any
of EN- before" the farmer explained as he
twisted about uneaslly ln his chair. 40
Lord, wish was to hum. believe | feel
EN- workin' Already
Something must be done in a hurry
said the wag, "or this man will-Here ~
Che had grasped the bottle of pepper sauce
and removed the stopper l-"ths may kill
them or at least quiet them, but drink all
You can Of il, quick =
The farmer was nearly strangled by the
powerful draught, as he nearly drained the
bottls. and il was full minute before he
could speak but the fiery stuff revived"
him, and wipins the tears from bis eyes he
stood upon his feet again and in moment
started for the door.
Good day, gentlemen" he said huskIly,
you may call me a gosh durn fool if ever
eat anything alive agin, tell ye. Never
mind the chicken, gentlemen; I'm alters
wlIlin to pay for experience when it's wuth
anything. Good day"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
Where True sociability may not be Found.

Tie attendants on all very large and pro-
m.,cuous gatherings Of people have on, not
only their good clothes, but their good be-
hayor, and exhibit but little Of their true
feelings and characteristics. Beneath a
cheerful demeanor may be hiding wounds
inflicted by Wrong and Cruelty, A pleas
an; face may conceal disposition deformed
and unlovely. An appearance Of modesty and
sincerity may be but the cover TO opposite
qualities. On the other hand the small talk
and nonsense which usually prevail may be
no index 20 the sterling qualities and good
sense, individually, of very large part Of
those in attendance. Thus it is that the
very atmosphere Of such gathering may
paralyze every effort to let the mouth speak
out Of the abundance Of the heart
At such meetings one may learn but little
Of the real qualities Of mind and heart of
those he meets there. Parties, Ike these,
are seldom represented by the real every
day personalities of those who attend, but
by masqueraders, as truly SO as
''--The midnight masquerade,
With all the freaks of wanton wealth ar
rayed"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
How to Start Off,
CONCISE RULES FOR CONDUCT IN BEGlNNlN"
THE NEW YEAR.

CONCISE RULES FOR CONDUCT IN BEGINNING
THE NEW YEAR.
Stop writing it 1885,
Stop procrastinating
Stop working too hard.
Stop fighting the inevitable.
Stop working not hard enough.
Stop giving way to fault-fnding.
Stop shirking your political duties.
Stop telling ultra venerable stories.
Stop over-eating and under-exercise.
Stop looking at the dark side of life.
Stop wearing giraffe bonne's in audi
ences.
Stop neglecting to return borrowed
books.
Stop writing to famous people for their
autographs.
Stop going out between the acts for the
aromatic Glove.
Stop whsting airs from the Mikado, IN
less by special request.
Stop envy, hatred, malice and all unchari-
tableness.-Nec York Tribune.
Stop taking pessimistic views of men,
things and the theory of the universe
Stop supposing that the world could
not get along fair to. middIing without
you.
Stop being so engrossed in money
making as to have no time 10 be puhIIc-rpr-
tied.
Stop casually reminding your wife Of
your mothers method of making mince
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
State New s.

-Solon Chase writes to the Lewiston
Journal as follows concerning the burning
of his house;
My house that Quilt ~ years ago and
have lived in it ever since, burned Tuesday
noon. The fire got under such headway be-
fore it was discovered that there was no
hope of saving the house. The fire took
from the burning out of the fore room"
chimney. Isaac was away and Aunt Ann
and ] were eating dinner when the fire
burst out. For forty years We had been
getting things in our house and We had
quite comfortable home. Only few
things were saved but enough to begin with.
In the cellar were 50 barrels of apples, 100
bushels Of potatoes, barrel Of pork "a barrel
of hams and many other things all destroy
ed. The corn house was burned and with
it 200 bushels of oats and three barrels Of
beans. There were 90 cords Of wood in the
wood house. Some of it had been in three
or four years. Ii burned all night long and
the next day and made terribly hot fire.
The barn kept wet and dozen cords
of hemlock between the house and barn were
kept buried in snow. All the pos, Office
records and stamps were saved. The loss IS
heavy for US and the insurance only S400.
Chsse's Mills is the best place in the world
to be burned out in, the neighbors are SO
knd-hearted A fund has been started by
the Lewiston Journal for the relief of Mr.
Chase.
-Forty-nine Indictments have been re-
ported By the York county grand jury, 46
of them for liquor selling.
Mrs David French, of Mt. Vernon, met
with fatal accident, few days ago, by her
dress taking fire and burning her face and
hands so severely that she lived only few
days after.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
SERIES OF ARTICLES FOR 1887;

Some Successful American Women. BY
Sarah k. Bolton. Twelve inspiring papers,
with portraits.
Wonder Wings, Melangongs, Colossi and
Others. BY c. F. Holder, Of the n. y.
Central Park Museum of Natural History.
Twelve maryel-chapters Of animal life. Illus.
by ]. Carter Beard.
A Young Prince of Commerce BY Sell
den X. Hopkins, Commercial Counsel. a
serial story of boys career, from a penni-
less youth to young millionaire. Twelve
chapters, with forms. laws and usages
. Ways to Do Things. BY various authors.
Practical handiwork for young folks. Will
open with a delightful needlework article,
"Baby's Shoe" by Mrs. Jessie Benton Fre-
mont, and Mrs. Annie Sawyer Downs and
Amanda B. Harris instructions 1.-TWO artiz-
cles), "How to Write Composition"
Search Questions in Greek History.
With monthly Prizes of Books. BY Oscar
Fay Adams.
Sl.00 a Year
D. LOTHROP & CO., Publishers, Boston,
Mass. L. s. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
From our Regular correspondent.
Washington Letter.

Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, u. c., Jan. Is, 1887.
/ Congress and the social world of the Cap
iial have both been busy during the week.
Society has attended the Presidents levee in
honor Of the Diplomatic Corps. and another
given by The Chief Justice of the United
! States has eaten Mrs. Cleveand's elaborate
luncheon gone 20 her seml-weekIy MONDAY
receptions, and made and received calls by
the thousand. Congress has talked even
more than usual. but it has voted as vel.
Some Of its most important work was aimed
at the Mormons of Utah, and much was
done in behalf of the farmers and shippers
of the country.
might as well say much was done for the
people of the country generally, for the pas
sage Of the Interstate Commerce bill is
triumph Of the people over corporations,
pool-maktrs. and stock gamblers. This
measure came safely through the Senate by
the decisive vote of folty-three to fifteen.
+ The Senators sat with it on Friday until past
midnight. and vote was not reached
until after nearly twelve consecutive hours Of
debate
1t is not claimed tha, the bill is perfect or
adequate in all is details, but 1t j, an eNpcr-
mental step in the righ, direction. The i'm
por,ant thing was 10 assert the power oF the
people over the corporations that they have
created for their service, but which have
proved in toe many instances instruments q
oppression and ex'ortion. The Li.i simply
proclaims ,ha, the master hae uot ye; abl-
Gated to the servant.
Ih, legislation j. the resul: cf long Year,
Of struggle in Congres, TIE Interstate
! Commerce bill has been introduced and re-
introduced in every Congress for more than
decade It hls been made aua unn,alc
and rcmaIe, changed, added 10 and taken
from, encouraged repu!sed and lhwartcd IN
both end, Of the Capitol until sometimes il
seemed almost hopeless, ,i!or.
In the discussion winch preceded tie Sen
a'e's final jgIsmen; uYou this matter. sever
al prominent Senator. took plr,,nni among
them were Me>,r, Elmau.> and ingalls,
The former mentioned tia; WHEN ,h, Legs
ature Of Iowa passed the first granger act
some Years ago, The 1.te,, calami'.es were
predicted Of 1t. hu, none Of them had come
IN mass On the contrary rl, railroads ...
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27

"A gentleman of color recently made ap-
plication for divorce, from his wife. When
asked on what ground he demanded dl-
yorce, he explained as follows "De ground
Of dis occasion IS sufficient enough. When
| rented ten acres and worked one mule, |
married woman suitable for de occasion.
Now rent sixty acres of land and wolk
five mules My first wife is mighty good
ten acre wife, but she don't suit de occasion
ob sixty acres. needs woman what can
spend more"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
Weighing His Horses Tail.

A Bangor man who is interested in horses,
owns one that he thinks is pretty fast, but
the animal has that peculiar motion Of the
hind legs called rolling by the horsemen.
His owner being anxious to change the gait
of the animal asked one Of the professionals
how ii could be done, and was told to braid
some lead in the horses tail. The next
day the trotter appeared with his tail braid
ed and in the meshes were some six or eight
pounds of lead. Tne laughter with which
the driver was greeted was not appreciated
by him.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27

A tenant had been dancing all night
over the head Of his landlord. At 6 in the
morning the latter comes up stairs and com
plains bitterly of the annoyance. "What an
noyance ?" asked the tenant. "Why, i haven't
slept wink all night" was the answer.
"Neither have l." says the tenant 'and |
don't make any fuss about it."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
For the Ellsworth American.
Flower and Fruit.

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.
l. this the tree beneath who shade
| lay in spring-time, fondly dreaming
OF harvest that should richly lade
These boughs, with fragrant blossom.
teeming:
Who. that had then beheld this tree
So rich in flower. could have suspected
That from its wealth OF bloom would be
So little fruit at last perfected
The autumn breezes swayed the tree,
II seemed TO whisper, low inclining:
"Wh ho art thou that chidest me,
Counting my fruit, in tones repining:
Where is thy spring-time promise, say,
OF all thy hopes, desires and doing
What fruitage cans't thou bring to-day"
Silent stand. my life reviewing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27

The story of a man who wanted wife
and called on respectable widow Of his ac
quaintance for assistance "Madam," he
says, "Im looking for a wife. | don't
think you'll do, but didn't know but you
might think Of some one that would, and 50
| called" The bewildered man has never
been able to tell the precise answer he re-
ceived, but describes it as hurricane.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
He Got it From stenger,

Cnauncey Black, recent Democratic can
ddate for governor Of Pennsy lvania, was
booked for speech in Reading. The meet
iug was very large. ana there had been Sc
.ected as Chairman good-natured native,
who didn't know any more than the law
allows. lie had attended previous Demo-
cratic meeting where Secretary Stenger had
spoken in his feryiI STYLE and had seen the
speaker introduced. Taking the chair, he
thanked the meeting fer the honor and then
commended the candidates and the party,
winding up by SAYING And now, fellow
citizens, introduce to you the honorable
Mr.. Lieutenant Governor Black, who will
show you that the Democracy is cloud Of
smoke by day and a pillar Of cloud by
night"
Immense cheering followed, during which
Mr.. Black was seen 10 be struggling hard to
suppress his emotions. The next morning
number Of Reading Democrats went to the
station to see Mr.. Black off. Among them
was the chairman of the meeting. He
looked as if something troubled him. and he
finally drew Mr. Black to one side and
whispered:
"Goyernor, I'm not quite clear in my
mind about that pillar Of cloud business, but
got it from Stenger."
And Mr.. Black laughed all the way home
10 York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-01-27

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tlement, was asked what reason she had for
supposing her husband had legal settle
ment in that town. The old lady said "He
was born and married there, and they bur-
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there, then what is ?"